White enjoyed a dazzling career as a protypical dual-threat quarterback at WVU, passing for 6,049 yards and 56 touchdowns while running for 4,480 yards and 47 scores. He steered the Mountaineers to four bowl victories.

His NFL career, to this point, consisted of one disappointing season with Miami after the Dolphins made him a second-round pick in 2009. Appearing 13 games as a wildcat quarterback, White ran 21 times for 81 yards and went 0-for-5 passing.

Cut by Miami during 2010 training camp, White tried to catch on with the UFL’s Virginia Destroyers in 2011, only to be cut after a month of preseason camp.

Why would NFL teams be interested in a 27-year-old White? Primarily because many offensive coordinators are installing some element of the read-option attack. Plus White spent a reportedly intense seven-week session in San Diego honing his passing fundamentals under quarterback guru George Whitfield, Jr.

Some of that improvement apparently showed during his performance at WVU’s March 14 pro day. Several clubs became intrigued for a variety of reasons. For instance the Giants, according to an ESPN.com report, projected White could be useful as a scout-team quarterback to simulate Washington’s Robert Griffin III.

Allan Taylor

Allan Taylor joined MetroNews in August 2012, following 18 years of newspaper, magazine and multimedia work as an SEC columnist, sports editor, assistant sports editor, managing editor, news reporter and media consultant.

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Comments

Phil M.

I'm a Mountaineer Alum and a Redskin fan from the cradle. Thrilled at the prospect that he could make the team. Pat was and still is the greatest Mountaineer footballer to date. He can run the read option if he has put on some weight and muscle. It's possible that the Skins could be even more surprised at what they have once camp opens up.

Go Pat...........Go Skins !!!

April 9, 2013 at 10:58 am |

Keefe

Grossman is one of the worst fundamental Quarterbacks I have ever seen. Mainly due to the fact he spreads his base to far apart which causes inaccurate passes and shortens his height which is why a lot of his passes get knocked down. No NFL. coach has ever corrected his problem. Makes me wonder why some guys are signed every year but are just mediocre. If they choose him over white and Cousins I would be shocked.

April 6, 2013 at 5:23 pm |

MVIGUY

How many years did you play in the NFL or College level Lee, Jeff and Nobama? If you can't say something positive about one the greatest Mountaineer Football players ever..........don't say anything!

April 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm |

lee arthur

He'll be used and abused than cast aside again.

April 4, 2013 at 9:45 am |

Glenn

The Skins also resigned Rex Grossman yesterday. He was their 3rd QB last year. In a one on one competition, White could beat him out. Good luck Pat.

April 4, 2013 at 6:59 am |

Jeff

No Glenn, he could not.

April 4, 2013 at 12:42 pm |

cutty77

Watch and see Pat beat out Grossman.He's lucky he has a Job in The NFL.

April 6, 2013 at 4:35 pm |

Truthperme

RG-3 may be back, but the NFL sidelines QB's due to injury faster than you can say, "shazamm!". So, Pat White, now more mature and more than capable of running their style of offense is a great sign for the 'Skins!

April 4, 2013 at 4:17 am |

Doug

I'm a long time Mountaineer fan and Jerry West and Pat White are my two favorite Mountaineers. Both were incredibly tough and talented players as well as super humble guys. Best of luck Pat!!!!!

April 4, 2013 at 1:36 am |

mark

alright pat

April 3, 2013 at 11:30 pm |

justme

Rooting for Pat White maybe the best Mountaineer ever.

April 3, 2013 at 8:52 pm |

Randy

So happy for Pat White. I hope heis successful

April 3, 2013 at 8:38 pm |

unclec

Good luck Pat wish you the best. Thanks for all you did in motown

April 3, 2013 at 6:47 pm |

jethro

he would make a great quarterback coach

April 3, 2013 at 4:24 pm |

Nobama

His head must have stopped hurting when he was offered money. What a joke! If he hurt bad enough to file a lawsuit why does he want to play again.

April 3, 2013 at 3:49 pm |

Hilltopsandy

If you love a sport there is a lot of things you would do to play again, even if you know its not good for you.

April 4, 2013 at 9:39 am |

Wemakerain

It's a class action suit, he didn't file it just joined in after everyone else did the heavy lifting...if he is signed he will drop out of the suit I'm sure